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About the Role

Overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of a CBD working lifestyle but can’t leave due to the job premium?

If you are a qualified Nurse Unit Manager that will thrive within a seaside location, then look no further than Marie Stopes Newcastle, and Step in our direction!

We’re Marie Stopes Australia, the leading national provider of sexual and reproductive health, and we’re looking for our next Nurse Unit Manager in Newcastle.

You’re someone who is looking to advance their nursing career, while also making a big difference to the lives of women you’ll meet every day.

We want someone with management experience in a healthcare service delivery environment who will lead our dedicated interdisciplinary team.

What we want you to do:

Provide safe, high quality patient-centred care

Manage staff rosters

Manage the financial planning and budgetary requirements of the clinic

Manage areas of clinical risk

Provide best practice solutions in line with our policies and procedures

Liaise with external clinics and medical practitioners to develop relationships with local health providers

What we need:

Registered Nurse with an AHPRA registration

5 years management experience in a clinical setting

A Pro-choice advocate

Knowledge of National Accreditation Standards and ACORN standards

Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn new software

Ability to manage budgets and staffing requirements

Experience achieving high clinical standards

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Leadership skills that promote a positive team culture

Active and reflective listening skills with an understanding of how to provide empathetic care

What we’d like to see (but aren’t essential):

Experience in day surgery, recovery, and women’s health

Peri-operative postgrad

Leadership qualification

Family Planning Certificate or Midwifery qualification

Recruitment and Selection experience

Networking skills and experience

What we’re offering:

Part time position – minimum of 23 hours per week, with a possibility to increase depending on business requirements and some on call required – hours negotiable to suit the right leader

Salary will be based on experience

Negotiable for the right candidate

Travel and accommodation for attendance at annual NUM conferences

Who you’re joining:

At MSA we believe in children by choice, not chance. Our vision is to help all Australians take control of their sexual and reproductive health, and we can’t do this without passionate and committed staff. We believe that diversity makes a better workplace, so we’re an equal opportunity employer.

Marie Stopes Australia values a safe working environment. As part of our recruitment and selection process, potential candidates will be required to undertake a background check.

About the Organisation

Organisation Name : Marie Stopes International via Bigsplash

We are a social enterprise organisation providing quality sexual and reproductive healthcare services to Australian women and men across our network of accredited health clinics within Australia.